Honlly Launches HL-4000AR CAT6 Outdoor CPE with 48W Mini UPS for Africa Market

Honlly Telecom has released the HL-4000AR, a CAT6 outdoor CPE and indoor WiFi router system purpose-built for operators, ISPs, and distributors serving markets with unstable power infrastructure. The solution pairs an IP67-rated outdoor LTE unit with an indoor 1200Mbps dual-band WiFi router, backed by a 48W Mini UPS with a 6000mA battery — making it a practical choice for broadband deployment in Africa, Southeast Asia, and other regions where grid reliability can vary.

The HL-4000AR addresses a specific challenge that many African operators face: delivering consistent fixed-wireless broadband to subscribers while managing remote outdoor CPE hardware and indoor gateway devices separately. Instead of requiring two independent management platforms, Honlly designed the HL-4000AR so both the outdoor unit and the indoor router are managed through a single unified GUI. For operators, this means fewer support tickets, simplified after-sales service, and lower field-maintenance costs.

Why a Built-in Backup Battery Matters for African Deployments

In many African markets, power availability can be unpredictable — especially in peri-urban, rural, and semi-rural areas where FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) is often the most viable broadband option. A traditional CPE installation loses connectivity the moment grid power drops, even when the base station signal remains strong.

The HL-4000AR includes a 48W Mini UPS with a 6000mA lithium battery integrated into the indoor router unit. When mains power fails, the system automatically switches to battery power, keeping both the outdoor CPE and the indoor WiFi network running. Depending on usage patterns, the battery provides several hours of autonomous operation — enough to cover typical African power outage durations. For the end subscriber, this means uninterrupted internet. For the operator, it means fewer complaints, reduced churn, and a service that feels more reliable than competing offerings.

All-in-One Architecture: Outdoor CPE + Indoor Router + UPS

The HL-4000AR is a complete subscriber-premises solution in one SKU:

Outdoor CPE Unit (ODU)

• CAT6 LTE with carrier aggregation and 2×2 MIMO
• Chipset: ASR 1828 supporting 3GPP Release 10
• Frequency bands: LTE-FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28, LTE-TDD B38/B40/B41, plus WCDMA B1/B8 and 2G fallback
• IP67 weatherproof enclosure (150mm × 182mm × 50mm, under 1 kg)
• Operating temperature: −40°C to 55°C
• Powered via Gigabit PoE from the indoor router

Indoor PoE Router Unit

• Dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac WiFi with 2×2 MIMO (up to 1200Mbps PHY rate)
• 32 concurrent WiFi users
• 2 × Gigabit LAN ports, 1 × Gigabit PoE WAN port, 1 × RJ11 voice port
• Built-in 48W Mini UPS with 6000mA backup battery
• Compact desktop form factor: 180mm × 48mm × 150mm, under 300g
• Operating temperature: −15°C to 55°C

Single GUI Management

• Both ODU and router are configured, monitored, and updated through one web interface
• Standard TR-069 support for centralized ACS-based remote management
• FTP and HTTP OTA firmware upgrade for both devices
• USIM/PLMN locking support for operator-branded deployments

Simplified After-Sales for Operators

Managing customer-premises equipment is one of the largest operational expenses for broadband operators. When an outdoor CPE and an indoor router come from different vendors, field technicians and call-center staff must navigate separate interfaces, separate firmware versions, and separate diagnostic procedures.

Honlly designed the HL-4000AR so both devices appear as one logical system inside a single management GUI. A support agent can check the outdoor signal quality, the indoor WiFi status, the LAN port activity, and the battery level from one screen. Firmware updates can be pushed to both units through one TR-069 session. This unified approach reduces average handling time per support case and makes it practical for operators to offer remote troubleshooting without dispatching a technician.

Key Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
LTE Category	CAT6 with Carrier Aggregation
Chipset	ASR 1828 (3GPP Release 10)
LTE Bands (FDD)	B1 / B3 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B28
LTE Bands (TDD)	B38 / B40 / B41
3G / 2G Fallback	WCDMA B1/B8, GSM 900/1800MHz
ODU Protection	IP67, −40°C to 55°C
Router WiFi	802.11b/g/n/ac, 2×2 MIMO, up to 1200Mbps
WiFi Users	Up to 32 concurrent
LAN Ports	2 × Gigabit RJ45
Voice Port	1 × RJ11 (VoIP optional)
Backup Battery	48W Mini UPS, 6000mA
Power Consumption	Under 18W total
Management	Single GUI, TR-069, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, CLI
VPN Support	PPTP, L2TP, GRE, IPsec pass-through
Network Modes	Router and L3 bridge, DHCP server, IPv4/IPv6, multiple PDN

Built for the African Operating Environment

The outdoor unit’s IP67 ingress protection and −40°C to 55°C operating range ensure it can handle the full spectrum of African climate conditions — from coastal humidity in West Africa to high-temperature environments in the Sahel and East African highlands. The compact, lightweight design supports both wall mounting and window mounting, reducing installation complexity for operators deploying at scale.

The device also covers the LTE bands most commonly used by African mobile network operators. With support for B1 (2100MHz), B3 (1800MHz), B5 (850MHz), B7 (2600MHz), B8 (900MHz), B20 (800MHz), and B28 (700MHz), the HL-4000AR is compatible with the majority of 4G LTE networks across the continent. B28 (700MHz) coverage is particularly important for rural and wide-area deployments, where lower frequencies provide better propagation and indoor penetration.

Operator-Ready Software Features

Beyond the hardware integration, the HL-4000AR includes software capabilities that simplify large-scale CPE fleet management:

• TR-069 ACS Integration: Operators can remotely provision, configure, monitor, and upgrade thousands of devices from a central management platform.
• VPN Tunneling: Built-in L2TP and GRE client support plus PPTP and IPsec pass-through enable secure enterprise and business-grade connectivity.
• VoIP Ready: Optional SIP 2.0 VoIP with G.711, G.729, and G.722 codec support, plus caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, and three-way calling — useful for operators bundling voice with data.
• Multiple PDN Support: Enables separate APN profiles for different services, allowing operators to offer tiered data plans or separate management and user traffic.
• Firewall and Access Control: DMZ, virtual server, IP/port forwarding, application firewall, and LAN device access control provide baseline security for subscriber networks.

Deployment Scenarios

The HL-4000AR is designed for several common African broadband deployment models:

• Rural and Peri-Urban FWA: Deploy where fixed-line infrastructure is limited or absent. The backup battery keeps subscribers online through power fluctuations.
• SME Broadband Bundles: Combine high-speed CAT6 LTE with dual Gigabit LAN, WiFi for 32 users, and optional VoIP for small offices and retail businesses.
• Operator-Branded CPE Programs: Customize housing color, logo, packaging, firmware UI, SSID defaults, and language for branded service offerings.
• Education and Health Connectivity: Provide reliable internet for schools, clinics, and community centers in off-grid or weak-grid locations where the battery backup adds meaningful uptime.

Availability and Customization

The HL-4000AR is available now for operator trials, sample evaluation, and volume orders. Honlly supports OEM and ODM customization including housing color, logo printing, packaging design, firmware interface language, default SSID configuration, and operator-specific band locking and PLMN settings.

For more information about the HL-4000AR CAT6 Outdoor CPE with 48W Mini UPS, including pricing, samples, technical documentation, or distributor cooperation, please contact Honlly Telecom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the HL-4000AR different from a standard CAT6 outdoor CPE?

The HL-4000AR combines three components that operators typically source separately — an outdoor CAT6 CPE, an indoor WiFi router, and a UPS backup battery — into one integrated solution with a single management GUI. This reduces procurement complexity, simplifies installation, and makes remote after-sales support more efficient.

How long does the 6000mA backup battery last during a power outage?

Battery runtime depends on usage — the system draws under 18W total. Under typical subscriber usage (WiFi active, moderate data throughput), the 6000mA / 48W Mini UPS provides several hours of autonomous operation, sufficient to cover the majority of power outage durations common in African markets.

Can the HL-4000AR work with any African mobile network?

The HL-4000AR supports LTE-FDD bands B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and LTE-TDD bands B38/B40/B41, covering the primary 4G frequency bands used by mobile operators across Africa. It also includes 3G and 2G fallback for networks still operating legacy infrastructure.

Does the operator need separate management tools for the outdoor and indoor units?

No. Both the outdoor CPE and the indoor router are managed through a single web GUI. For large-scale deployments, TR-069 ACS integration enables centralized remote management of both devices as one logical system.

Is the HL-4000AR suitable for voice services?

Yes. The indoor router includes an RJ11 port and supports optional SIP 2.0 VoIP with G.711, G.729, and G.722 codecs, plus standard telephony features including caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, and three-way calling.